The 15 Best Speckled Trout Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Damn Good Guide

Inshore Fishing Charter in Pensacola Beach

Inshore Trip - 24’ Hydra-Sports

100% (7) Guided by Justin

24 ft 6 People From $325 total

Damn Good Guide

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (10) Guided by Ben

18 ft 3 People From $450 total

Damn Good Guide

Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

100% (16) Guided by Christopher

21 ft 4 People From $300 total

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Inshore

Flats

Half Day and Full Day Speckled Trout Fishing Trips in Florida

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida speckled trout fishing charter

What are the best speckled trout fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 295 speckled trout trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Trip - 24’ Hydra-Sports guided by Justin, Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, and Tampa Bay Fishing Classic guided by Christopher.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7333 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a Speckled Trout charter in Florida are St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Crystal River.

What types of speckled trout fishing charters are common in Florida?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for speckled trout in Florida as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Florida speckled trout fishing charters cost?

for speckled trout in Florida prices can range anywhere from $100 to $1,750, but the average price for a half day trip for speckled trout in Florida is $585. The average price for a full day trip for speckled trout in Florida is $867.

What month is best for speckled trout fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for speckled trout fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for speckled trout and what are the bag limits for speckled trout in Florida?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Florida.

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Lisa M. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
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We had an amazing time with Greg, he was so patient and great with the kids. No only did the boys get to fish they seen dolphins and at the end they even fed the pelican. Definitely a 5 ⭐️ experience!
Stacey E. with Greg G. of Panama City, Florida
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Jake was great. He put us on fish the whole time. No dull moment and no sitting in one spot hoping for the best. Even recommended a place to take our fish to be cooked for us.
greg M. with Jake D. of Pensacola, Florida
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Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!
HEATHER G. with Jason Y. of Shalimar, Florida
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Captain Scott was great. He was very patient and encouraging with our kids as they learned the details of near shore fishing. Very hard worker. We ended up catching 50 fish!! Everyone had a great time.
John J. with Scott F. of Holmes Beach, Florida
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Wyatt P. with Nick H. of Clearwater, Florida
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Neal was an awesome fishing guide and was very knowledgeable of the local area.
Tim O. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge for permit and yellow jacks. Last we fished a sunken ship for snappers and groupers. Captain Joel knows his business and we caught many fish including yellow tailed snapper, mangrove snapper, and schoolmaster snapper. With Captain Joel, your pole will constantly bend with great eating fish.
Thomas T. with Joel B. of Marathon, Florida
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Excellent guide and great fishing. Had a perfect time.
Mike N. with Tyson W. of Clearwater, Florida
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Nicholas M. with Neal G. of Oak Hill, Florida
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I’d give him a 100 stars if I could! He was fabulous! My husband and I are retired charter captains and we know the business well. Jason was great. We fished hard, he knew the area well and provided assistance when needed. We will definitely be chartering with him again. We highly recommend him to experienced and novice fishermen. He knew the right baits, had several rods rigged for different fish and different presentations for fishing. Could not ask for more!
Forrest M. with Jason L. of Cedar Key, Florida
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Dude was awesome. First charter captain canceled on us. Andrew picked us up, and we will be fishing again!
Andrew F. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
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David L. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
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Wade was great! Patient with us newbie fishermen and didn't give up trying to find us fish for dinner. Great time. Thanks!
Henry C. with Wade O. of Tampa, Florida
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Chris was excellent. Great knowledge nice boat had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.
Brian C. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
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Great trip, great captain.
. with Cody B. of Tampa, Florida
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My trip was canceled Ron
Santy S. with Brian L. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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NON-STOP ACTION! Captain Experiences “HOOKED” us up with Captain Ben! Captain Ben is not only professional but he has the experience, knowledge, patience and skill that put us on multi species of fish, in diverse weather conditions throughout the day!! My two sons and I agree, that fishing with Captain Ben was like fishing with a friend! We made memories that will last forever! April 25, 2023.
Joseph B. with Ben T. of Tavernier, Florida
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Captain Brandon was great! We took this trip with our 2 kids and he was awesome with them as well. He was very knowledgeable about the area and knew where the fish were biting. We all caught at least one fish (Our WI technique was not up to par with these FL fish!) Brandon decided to keep a few smaller ones and use as bait for a shark to see if we could catch one and threw the line out. We all had fun struggling to bring fish in, when the shark line started zipping and he had my husband take the pole! After about 20 min they got it in the boat! My kids were ecstatic! So despite not catching a ton of fish, we caught a shark and that was pretty awesome!! He even took the time at the dock to show the kids the crazy big fish in the marina and how they go nuts for anything in the water. Highly recommend Captain Brandon!
Louis W. with Brandon S. of Naples, Florida
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We had a wonderful vacation at Clearwater Beach Florida. So many memories. The totally enjoyed fishing with Captain Christopher, he was knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Good time for them. Only comment was a little larger boat for the four of them. But then they like to move around…thank you for the memories. Denise
Denise S. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida